Clinical Trials at Sanford Joe Lueken Cancer Center
As of September 2026, 55 paid clinical trials are recruiting at Sanford Joe Lueken Cancer Center in Bemidji, Minnesota. Active studies at this site cover conditions such as Malignant Solid Neoplasm, Stage IV Lung Cancer AJCC v8 and Anatomic Stage II Breast Cancer AJCC v8. Compensation typically covers time, travel, and study visits — most studies also offer study-related medical care at no cost to participants.
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55 clinical trials at Sanford Joe Lueken Cancer Center
·Clear filters·Testing the Addition of Anti-Cancer Drug Sonrotoclax, to the Standard Treatment Zanubrutinib, for Previously Untreated CLL/SLL
Testing the Addition of a Type of Drug Called Immunotherapy to the Usual Chemotherapy Treatment for Non-small Cell Lung Cancer, an ALCHEMIST Treatment Trial (Chemo-IO [ACCIO])
Evaluating the Addition of Adjuvant Chemotherapy to Ovarian Function Suppression Plus Endocrine Therapy in Premenopausal Patients With pN0-1, ER-Positive/HER2-Negative Breast Cancer and an Oncotype Recurrence Score Less Than or Equal to 25
Radiation Therapy With or Without Cisplatin in Treating Patients With Stage III-IVA Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck Who Have Undergone Surgery
A Study of Targeted Post-Surgery Radiation Therapy for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer With Remaining Lymph Node Cancer After Treatment
Colon Adjuvant Chemotherapy Based on Evaluation of Residual Disease
mFOLFIRINOX Versus mFOLFOX With or Without Nivolumab for the Treatment of Advanced, Unresectable, or Metastatic HER2 Negative Esophageal, Gastroesophageal Junction, and Gastric Adenocarcinoma
Collecting Blood Samples From Patients With and Without Cancer to Evaluate Tests for Early Cancer Detection
ShortStop-HER2: 12 Months vs. 6 Months of HER2-targeted Medications for People With HER2+ Breast Cancer Who Had a Pathologic Complete Response After Chemotherapy Plus Trastuzumab
Targeted Therapy Directed by Genetic Testing in Treating Patients With Locally Advanced or Advanced Solid Tumors, The ComboMATCH Screening Trial
Five or Ten Year Colonoscopy for 1-2 Non-Advanced Adenomatous Polyps
APOLLO: A Randomized Phase II Double-Blind Study of Olaparib Versus Placebo Following Curative Intent Therapy in Patients With Resected Pancreatic Cancer and a Pathogenic BRCA1, BRCA2 or PALB2 Mutation
Chemotherapy Combined With Immunotherapy Versus Immunotherapy Alone for Older Adults With Stage IIIB-IV Lung Cancer, The ACHIEVE Trial
Testing the Addition of Stereotactic Radiation Therapy With Immune Therapy for the Treatment of Patients With Unresectable or Metastatic Renal Cell Cancer, SAMURAI Trial
Comparing the Clinical Impact of Pancreatic Cyst Surveillance Programs and Associated Biomarkers
Adding Nivolumab to Usual Treatment for People With Advanced Stomach or Esophageal Cancer, PARAMUNE Trial
Testing the Role of DNA Released From Tumor Cells Into the Blood in Guiding the Use of Immunotherapy After Surgical Removal of the Bladder, Kidney, Ureter, and Urethra for Urothelial Cancer Treatment, MODERN Study
Testing the Addition of the Anti-Cancer Drug Tivozanib to Immunotherapy (Pembrolizumab) After Surgery to Remove All Known Sites of Kidney Cancer
Pembrolizumab vs. Observation in People With Triple-negative Breast Cancer Who Had a Pathologic Complete Response After Chemotherapy Plus Pembrolizumab
BiCaZO: A Study Combining Two Immunotherapies (Cabozantinib and Nivolumab) to Treat Patients With Advanced Melanoma or Squamous Cell Head and Neck Cancer, an immunoMATCH Pilot Study
Testing Continuous Versus Intermittent Treatment With the Study Drug Zanubrutinib for Older Patients With Previously Untreated Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Testing Olaparib for One or Two Years, With or Without Bevacizumab, to Treat Ovarian Cancer
Testing the Use of Neratinib or the Combination of Neratinib and Palbociclib Targeted Treatment for HER2+ Solid Tumors (A ComboMATCH Treatment Trial)
Immunotherapy After Surgery for People Who Have No Remaining Cancer Cells After Standard Treatment for Early-Stage Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, INSIGHT Trial
Testing the Addition of High Dose, Targeted Radiation to the Usual Treatment for Locally-Advanced Inoperable Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Testing Higher Dose Radiation Therapy for Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer
Combining Immunotherapy and Radiation Therapy to Help Patients Avoid Bladder Removal After Treatment Shrinks Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, BRIGHT Trial
Testing the Addition of Anti-Cancer Drug, Cetuximab, to Standard of Care Treatment (Pembrolizumab) for Returning or Spreading Head and Neck Cancer After Previous Treatment
Measuring if Immunotherapy Plus Chemotherapy is Better Than Chemotherapy Alone for Patients With Aggressive Poorly Differentiated Sarcomas
Testing Shorter Duration Radiation Therapy Versus the Usual Radiation Therapy in Patients With High Risk Prostate Cancer
Testing What Happens When an Immunotherapy Drug (Pembrolizumab) is Given by Itself Compared to the Usual Treatment of Chemotherapy With Radiation After Surgery for Recurrent Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Testing the Addition of Total Ablative Therapy to Usual Systemic Therapy Treatment for Limited Metastatic Colorectal Cancer, ERASur Trial
Testing the Addition of Docetaxel (Chemotherapy) to the Usual Treatment (Hormonal Therapy and Apalutamide) for Metastatic Prostate Cancer, ASPIRE Trial
Study of Targeted Therapy vs. Chemotherapy in Patients With Thyroid Cancer
Testing the Use of Ado-Trastuzumab Emtansine Compared to the Usual Treatment (Chemotherapy With Docetaxel Plus Trastuzumab) or Trastuzumab Deruxtecan for Recurrent, Metastatic, or Unresectable HER2-Expressing Salivary Gland Cancers
Surgery With or Without Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in High Risk RetroPeritoneal Sarcoma
Chemotherapy With or Without Immunotherapy for Peritoneal Mesothelioma
Comparing Combinations of Drugs to Treat Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma (NDMM) When a Stem Cell Transplant is Not a Medically Suitable Treatment
Lung-MAP: A Master Screening Protocol for Previously-Treated Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Common conditions studied in Bemidji
- Malignant Solid Neoplasm (5 active studies)
- Stage IV Lung Cancer AJCC v8 (4 active studies)
- Anatomic Stage II Breast Cancer AJCC v8 (3 active studies)
- Lung Non-Small Cell Carcinoma (3 active studies)
- Malignant Female Reproductive System Neoplasm (3 active studies)
- Recurrent Lung Non-Small Cell Carcinoma (3 active studies)
Leading research sponsors in Bemidji
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
- Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology
- NRG Oncology
- SWOG Cancer Research Network
- ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group
Frequently asked questions
How many paid clinical trials are currently recruiting in Bemidji?
There are approximately 57 recruiting clinical trials in Bemidji, Minnesota listed on ClinicalTrials.gov. The number changes weekly as new studies open and others close enrollment.
Do clinical trials in Bemidji pay participants?
Most recruiting trials in Bemidji compensate participants for their time, travel, and study visits. Compensation varies by sponsor, study phase, and visit requirements — the exact amount is disclosed by the study team during the informed consent process.
Who can participate in a clinical trial in Bemidji?
Eligibility depends on the specific study. Each trial defines its own inclusion criteria (age, diagnosis, medical history, prior treatments) and exclusion criteria. Both patients with specific conditions and healthy volunteers can qualify, depending on the study design.
What conditions are most commonly studied in Bemidji?
The most common conditions under active study in Bemidji include Malignant Solid Neoplasm (5), Stage IV Lung Cancer AJCC v8 (4), Anatomic Stage II Breast Cancer AJCC v8 (3), Lung Non-Small Cell Carcinoma (3), among many others. Browse the list above to explore every recruiting trial.
Are there clinical trials for healthy volunteers in Bemidji?
Yes. Healthy-volunteer studies — often early-phase pharmacology or vaccine trials — recruit in Bemidji on an ongoing basis. Use the "Healthy volunteers only" filter above to view trials that accept participants without the study's target condition.
How do I enroll in a clinical trial in Bemidji?
Click any study title above to see the full study record, including eligibility criteria, visit schedule, and the study team's contact information. Reach out to the central contact or recruiting site directly — they will guide you through screening and informed consent.
Where can I take part in paid clinical trials in Bemidji?
Recruiting research sites in Bemidji include Sanford Joe Lueken Cancer Center, Ctr For Pain Mgmt, Sanford Bemidji Med Ctr, among others. Each site lists its open studies and contact information on the study record above — call or email the site coordinator to ask about screening for a specific protocol.
What kinds of studies are recruiting in Bemidji right now?
The largest active categories in Bemidji are Cancer & tumors (46), Diabetes & metabolic (1). Use the filters above to narrow by therapeutic area, phase, age, or healthy-volunteer eligibility.